I spoke with three different associates of mine this week, and was reminded during each call that it isn't always what it appears to be out there in the business world.

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The other day I was preparing for a phone interview with a woman who by my definition, was a very successful business executive in every meaning of the word. I was doing my homework thinking she had very little time to waste and lots of responsibilities to tend to other than talking to me. In truth, I was flattered that this individual agreed to spend an hour of her time with me.

I made the call with a bit of trepidation. You might recognize this feeling as fear. It was all for naught. Our time on the phone together was fun and entertaining – and it passed all too quickly. I had an entirely new and refreshing feeling for this person as a result of the…